Happy Podcast Day 2023! This year, we took to cold calling our loved ones and forced them to chat about stories. Stories in order of appearance: The Barbie Movie The Little Mermaid Practical Magic Love at First Sight Elvis and the Dearly Departed River Woman, River Demon Endurance by Alfred Lansing The Unexpected President: The Life and Times of Ch…
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So there are a ton of villains and hero's in history but these two I hard about this last week and they are both pretty fascinating. They both actually served in the Texas Rangers but one was actually a pretty bad guy while the other was in the right place at the right time in history and was recognized for it. Come check out these two historical f…
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In this episode, David uses his art to work through his divorce and custody battle. He releases THE BROOD on a unsuspecting public, and the quickly follows it up with SCANNERS, his first hit in America. Consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/onceinhollywoodnorth Written and Produced by Ryan Barnett | Co-producer Sonia Gemmiti. Addition…
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In the world of feelings, there are winners and losers, and somebody has to be the judge. World-renowned, self-proclaimed couples therapist Dr? Sheila invites you to sit in on her private sessions with clients. (For legal reasons, Dr? must be said in the form of a question.) Each week, a new couple…and a new puzzle to crack. You’ll get to hear, and…
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In this episode, David is raked over the coals for his film SHIVERS. Will he kowtow to critics and censors as he attempts to mount his sophomore effort, a horror picture called "Mosquitoes"? Consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/onceinhollywoodnorth Written and Produced by Ryan Barnett | Co-producer Sonia Gemmiti. Additional voices: M…
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We have heard of some pretty interesting things happening in Texas BUT did you know that one of the first ever official UFO sightings was in Texas....50 YEARS before Roswell?Michael Mitchell
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Once Upon a Time in Texas


Did you know there is a knife wielding School Superintendent here in Texas...well there is. But to clarify, he has his own forge and makes his own knives. Also, there was a nuclear explosion here in Texas in the 1960's. It has bee covered up for the most part but there are still enough details out there to piece some of it together. Come check it o…
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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North


In this episode, David is back from the Cannes Film Festival and he has a fire in his belly to make movies. He pens the script for a horror film entitled Orgy of the Blood Parasites. But getting his picture funded proves harder than he thought. Consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/onceinhollywoodnorth Written and Produced by Ryan Bar…
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When it comes to Texas a lot of things are pretty crazy, even the weather. One event was even named "Satan's Storm" and people that were in it thought the end of the world, Armageddon, was happening. Tune in to see why they call it Satan's Storm.Michael Mitchell
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DEAD RINGERS. THE FLY. VIDEODROME. SCANNERS. The films of David Cronenberg have delighted horror fans, grossed out audiences and challenged censors for the last five decades. His name was at one time cursed in the halls of parliament for using public film funding—Canadian tax dollars—to make movies like SHIVERS and RABID; films that earned him the …
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Today we're diving deep into the heart of Texas. Texas is #1 in a lot of peoples minds and hearts and we are rarely second best to anyone. In this episode, we'll be exploring 16 areas where Texas proudly holds the number one rank. So buckle up, because we're about to embark on a journey through the supremacy of the Lone Star State!…
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DEAD RINGERS. THE FLY. VIDEODROME. SCANNERS. The films of David Cronenberg have delighted horror fans, grossed out audiences and challenged censors for the last five decades. His name was at one time cursed in the halls of parliament for using public film funding—Canadian tax dollars—to make movies like SHIVERS and RABID; films that earned him the …
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Texas is a huge state with a big personality, fascinating history and a plethora of cultures mixing into a culture all it’s own. As proud as we are to be Texan, we are equally as proud to be Americans and this was true during World War 2. Sit down a spell and hear a few of the contribution Texas made to the war effort during WWII.…
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To wrap up Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, Todd Loyd, an early childhood educator and the host of the Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast, shares his thoughts on the power of stories AND shares one of his favorite stories that he share with his preschool students: "Stone Soup." It's a European folktale about the power of community. Stay after the st…
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Every now and then you run across someone that just really has a magnetism about them that you just can't ignore. Michael Battaglino is one of those people. Sit down with me and hear a little about Michael, what led him to Wichita Falls, TX and his thoughts on leadership, building relationships and how kindness and getting involved can make any com…
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"In the Beginning" is a Filipino folktale told by a Filipino-American teacher, actor, and storyteller, Zoë Laiz. Zoë tells the story as part of "Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler." "In the Beginning" is a creation story from the Philippines. It helps to explain how the earth and humans came to be. Camp Sparkler is a free, mobile summer learning pro…
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Rarely do ladies get noted in history and that is a shame because there are tons of women in our history that have really lived interesting lives and left their mark! In episode #28, we explore nine cowgirls in the American West that stepped outside the confines of "womens work" and earned the right to be called cowgirls. Sit back, relax and learn …
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Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler


Kwasuka sukela (once upon a time), a lazy hunter sat under a tree watching a herd of springbok graze in a nearby field... "Why the Cheetah’s Cheeks are Stained with Tears" is a Zulu story with an important lesson about a mother's love, the importance of hard work, and the consequences of being lazy. The story is told by Phumzile Thembelihle Ndlovu,…
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Chung chin (once upon a time ), an old man planted a turnip seed... On this episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, a Chinese-American mother, Winnie Cheung, shares the story "The Empty Pot." "The Empty Pot" is a Chinese folktale with an important lesson about telling the truth — even when it's very scary or hard to tell the truth. This Episo…
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Every country and state around the world has tall tales and Texas is no exception. Come with me while I share eight Texas Tall Tales and even a couple of my own. This is a fun podcast and I hope y'all enjoy.Michael Mitchell
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When people think of Texas, there are lots of things that come to mind - boots, spurs, cowboy hats, cattle and of course, ranches. Take a stroll with me while we look at 9 former and current ranches right her in the Lone Star State.Michael Mitchell
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Davnym-davno (once upon a time ), an old man planted a turnip seed... On this episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, Alla Ilyasova, a teaching artist and storyteller who was born in Russia and who now lives in New Jersey, shares the story "The Enormous Turnip." "The Enormous Turnip" is Russian progressive story in which more and more charact…
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It's one of the greatest love stories ever told. It's also one of the most fantastic adventures. Join Cam and Talia as they take a journey through The Princess Bride, discussing not just the story itself, but how the story became a classic. Guest Host: Cam Berger Instagram: rabidameoba Resources: The Princess Bride (1987) The Princess Bride Book Ho…
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In Texas, we love our state and we are proud to be from Texas and share it with any one who will listen. There are literally HUNDREDS of facts and trivia about Texas and so I sifted through some to bring you 9 unusual facts. Take your hat off, prop your boots up and sit a spell and you might learn a little something.…
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Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler


On this episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, Brazilian-American artist and storyteller Maria Fernanda Alves da Silva (Mary Fê) shares the story "How the Beetle Got Her Gorgeous Coat," a Brazilian Folktale. Following the story, hear an original samba song, created by Mary Fê and educator/composer Benjamin Weiner. This Episode of Once Upon a…
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Texas is full of characters and things to celebrate and boy do we. In this episode I cover eight of the interesting festivals and events that I could find. Come walk around the state with me and check them out.Michael Mitchell
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Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler


On this episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, Japanese-American storyteller Yoshiko Usami Sienkiewicz shares "The Two Frogs Who Hop Between Osaka and Kyoto," a Japanese story. This Episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler was produced by Sparkler Learning as part of Camp Sparkler 2023 and hosted by Sparkler's Education Director, Dana St…
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There are tons of Native American Tribes in the United States. I knew a large amount of them were historically in Texas at one point or another but I had no idea that only three federally recognized tribes are headquartered in Texas today. In this episode I give a little bit of history on tribes that were significant to Texas in one form or another…
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On this episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, Cherokee Storyteller Kholan Studie shares "The First Fire," a Cherokee myth about how animals first found and claimed fire. This Episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler was produced by Sparkler Learning as part of Camp Sparkler 2023 and hosted by Sparkler's Education Director, Dana Stewart.…
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Of course, there are pros and cons to both but it’s important to analyse every single one. We need to take a close look at how useful they are to us at every stage of our career. On this week’s show I go deep into the upsides and downsides so you can make an informed decision.Inside The Edit
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Every state has its odd and interesting places to visit and Texas is no exception. In this podcast we will learn about six of those odd and interesting places from across the state. I could have done a lot more and probably will in the future but for now, lets check out these six.Michael Mitchell
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Peter Martin was selected for the 6th and final Test of the 1997 Ashes at the Oval. It was to be his 8th and final Test for England and despite being on the winning side, he found it a ‘bittersweet experience’. ‘Digger’ takes us through his international career, which also included 20 ODIs, and his long and successful time with Lancashire. Art, Ath…
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In this week’s show I’ll be going deep into the art of piloting, our ability to immediately change direction after negative feedback about our work. We’ll talk through what exactly pivoting is, how it works, the psychology behind it and how we can use it to our benefit.Inside The Edit
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Every state in the Union and pretty much every area of the world has their own slang, sayings, accents and vernacular. Texas is no different and in this episode we explore a few of these slang words and sayings that you are likely to encounter not only in Texas but in the Southern US.Michael Mitchell
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Every cut we make, every shot we make longer, every piece of body language we include or exclude has massive repercussions. We’re shaping the experience of the audience with hundreds of these decisions every day. In this episode I break down all the factors at play every time we hit a fork in the road so that we can build the most exciting sequence…
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Texas has a rich history and culture but one thing we don't talk about a lot are disasters that have happened here in our state. On this episode we explore some of the largest natural and man made disasters that Texas has experienced.Michael Mitchell
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We want to build a huge creative filing cabinet in our minds that we can apply to any set of raw footage that comes into our cutting room. I’ll be breaking down the key concepts, techniques and mindsets that we can use when researching and memorising these useful scene models.Inside The Edit
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We all know about Jack the Ripper and the gruesome murders committed in London BUT did you know there are a couple of theories that place him here in Texas? There were some unsolved murders in Austin, called the servant girl murders, a few years before the Jack the Ripper murders. The two leading theories that place him in Texas are....plausible. T…
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On this weeks show Paddy talks through the definitive checklist of every single thing we need to consider when cutting, as well as every single thing directors and producers expect from us. Scored as always by our wonderful friends over at Universal Production Music, get ready for a fantastic start to our new Season.…
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Well, we romanticize about outlaws all of the time. I mean, Billy the Kid is one of the most famous outlaws of all time but did you know there are a few from Texas? Of course you did but sit on the back porch with me for a bit and learn a little more about a few of them and how the ended up in the life of crime.…
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Texas has a ton of professional sports teams! Do you know what the Official Sport of Texas is? I think you'll be surprised and then think "well, that's about right" once you find out. Come hear a little about Sports Teams in Texas and what is the official State Sport of Texas.Michael Mitchell
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What does the city/Island of Atlantis and Texas have in common....well, we have underwater cities of course. Tune in to hear about a few right here in our own backyard.Michael Mitchell
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So Texas is known for a lot of things and one of them is paranormal and ghostly places. Join me while we explore five places to see ghosts in Texas.Michael Mitchell
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So, the top three oldest towns in Texas all argue that they are the oldest. Who is it really? Check out episode 14 to find out who actually takes the prize of oldest town in TexasMichael Mitchell
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There is a lots of mystery in Texas. How did Davy Crockett die, why are we called the Lone Star State and did you know there were camels in Texas.Michael Mitchell
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